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{{Infobox NRHP
{{Infobox NRHP
| name = Julia Ward Howe School
| name = Julia Ward Howe School
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| image = Howe School Philly B.JPG
| image = Howe School Philly A.JPG
| caption = Julia Ward Howe School decorative panel, September 2010
| caption = Julia Ward Howe School entrance, September 2010
| location= 1301-1331 Grange St., [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]
| location = 5800 N. 13th St.,<br/>[[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]
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| lat_degrees = 40
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| locmapin = Philadelphia#Pennsylvania#USA
| lat_minutes = 2
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| built = 1913–1914
| lat_seconds = 28
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| architect = Henry deCourcy Richards
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| builder = Thomas Reilly
| long_degrees = 75
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| architecture = Tudor Revival
| long_minutes = 8
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| added = November 18, 1988
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| locmapin = Pennsylvania
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| built = 1913-1914
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| architect = Richards, Henry deCourcy
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| builder = Reilly, Thomas
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| architecture = Tudor Revival
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| added = November 18, 1988
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| area = {{convert|1.1|acre}}
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'''Julia Ward Howe School''' is a historic [[school]] building located in the [[Fern Rock, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Fern Rock]] neighborhood of [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. It was designed by [[Henry deCourcy Richards]] and built in 1913-1914. It is a three-story, five bay, brick building in the [[Tudor Revival architecture|Tudor Revival]]-style. It features a central [[limestone]] entrance and [[terra cotta]] trim and decorative panels.<ref name="arch">{{cite web| url = https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/SelectWelcome.asp| title = "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania"| publisher = CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System| format = Searchable database}} ''Note:'' This includes {{cite web| url = https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce_imagery/phmc_scans/H096019_01D.pdf| title = Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Julia Ward Howe School| accessdate = 2012-06-16| author =J.M. Moak| format = PDF| date= May 1987}}</ref> It was named for abolitionist and author [[Julia Ward Howe]] (1819-1910).


The '''Julia Ward Howe School''', also known as the '''Julia Ward Howe Academics Plus Elementary School''' is an historic American school that is located in the [[Fern Rock, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Fern Rock]] neighborhood of [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. It is part of the [[School District of Philadelphia]].
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It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1988.<ref name="nris"/>

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The building was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1988.<ref name="nris"/>

==History and architectural features==
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This building was designed by [[Henry deCourcy Richards]] and built between 1913 and 1914. It is a three-story, five-bay, brick building that was created in the [[Tudor Revival architecture|Tudor Revival]] style. It features a central [[limestone]] entrance and [[terra cotta]] trim and decorative panels.<ref name="arch">{{cite web| url = https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/SelectWelcome.asp| title = National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania| publisher = CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System| format = Searchable database| access-date = 2012-06-23| archive-date = 2007-07-21| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070721014609/https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/SelectWelcome.asp| url-status = dead}} ''Note:'' This includes {{cite web| url = {{NRHP-PA|H096019_01D.pdf}}| title = Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Julia Ward Howe School| access-date = 2012-06-16| author = J.M. Moak| format = PDF| date = May 1987}}</ref> The school was named for abolitionist and author [[Julia Ward Howe]] (1819-1910).

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The building was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1988.<ref name="nris"/>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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*{{official website|http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/h/howe}}

{{Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania School Districts}}
{{National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania}}
{{National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania}}


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[[Category:Schools on the National Register of Historic Places in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Philadelphia]]
[[Category:Tudor Revival architecture in Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Tudor Revival architecture in Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:School buildings completed in 1914]]
[[Category:School buildings completed in 1914]]
[[Category:Olney-Oak Lane, Philadelphia]]

[[Category:1914 establishments in Pennsylvania]]
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Latest revision as of 23:02, 13 April 2023

Julia Ward Howe School
Julia Ward Howe School entrance, September 2010
Julia Ward Howe School is located in Philadelphia
Julia Ward Howe School
Julia Ward Howe School is located in Pennsylvania
Julia Ward Howe School
Julia Ward Howe School is located in the United States
Julia Ward Howe School
Location5800 N. 13th St.,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°02′29″N 75°08′32″W / 40.0415°N 75.1421°W / 40.0415; -75.1421
Area1.1 acres (0.45 ha)
Built1913–1914
Built byThomas Reilly
ArchitectHenry deCourcy Richards
Architectural styleTudor Revival
MPSPhiladelphia Public Schools TR
NRHP reference No.88002284[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 18, 1988

The Julia Ward Howe School, also known as the Julia Ward Howe Academics Plus Elementary School is an historic American school that is located in the Fern Rock neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia.

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]

History and architectural features

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This building was designed by Henry deCourcy Richards and built between 1913 and 1914. It is a three-story, five-bay, brick building that was created in the Tudor Revival style. It features a central limestone entrance and terra cotta trim and decorative panels.[2] The school was named for abolitionist and author Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910).

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania". CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2007-07-21. Retrieved 2012-06-23. Note: This includes J.M. Moak (May 1987). "Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Julia Ward Howe School" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-06-16.
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